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Politics
Glick endorses Lasher for NY-12
The first out gay member of the state Legislature is throwing her support behind Nadler’s protégé.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York City needs a new operating system
Here are six recommendations for improving the city’s IT strategy and management.
Technology
Policy
Could self-driving cars be on a collision course with Zohran Mamdani?
The incoming mayor has not weighed in on the autonomous vehicles that have taken other cities by storm. But he’s certain to face pressure to do so, from both the industry and taxi workers.
Politics
Politics
DSA will consider endorsing Espaillat challenger at candidate forum
Endorsing Darializa Avila Chevalier could set up another fight between DSA and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who counts Rep. Adriano Espaillat as an ally.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani releases list of 100 elected allies
The mayor-elect is convening a working group of elected officials. Just as important as who is on it is who isn’t.
Policy
Policy
Mamdani wants to end homeless encampment sweeps to focus on housing. HUD funding chaos will complicate his plans
In a major policy change, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to shift funding away from long-term shelter and add work requirements for short-term shelters.
Policy
Policy
Hochul and legislative leaders play game of chicken with AI regulations
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to rewrite the RAISE Act with language nearly identical to a California law, a hard no for lawmakers.
New York City
Personality
Breaking down 90 years of pay raises for New York City Council members
Adjusted for inflation, pay for the representatives hasn’t gone up that much in the past few decades.
New York City
Politics
Keith Powers secures Democratic nomination for Assembly
A special election is slated for early next year.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The IBX is a lifeline for Brooklyn College, CUNY and New York City
Connecting underserved neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Queens will make college more accessible to thousands of people.
Policy
Policy
Lawmakers seek to expand New York Power Authority board
The proposal to expand the board was originally included in the 2023 Build Public Renewables Act but stripped out during budget negotiations.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
A Long Islander enters the gubernatorial fray
Bruce Blakeman announced his bid for governor three years after another Long Island Republican gave Gov. Kathy Hochul a run for her money
New York City
Personality
Exit Interview: Carlina Rivera is advocating for affordable housing on Mamdani’s transition team
She has returned to grassroots organizing after stepping down early from the New York City Council.
New York City
Personality
Exit Interview: Joe Borelli has already started his next life as a lobbyist and pundit
The former New York City Council minority leader gives media advice to incoming members.
New York City
Personality
Exit Interview: Bob Holden is nothing if not outspoken
The New York City Council member says he’s at his best as he leaves office.
New York State
Personality
Exit Interview: Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan became the voice for all New York mayors
The experienced elected official used her post to influence the state Legislature on matters important to local executives.
New York State
Personality
Exit Interview: Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh did it his way
The independent elected official bucked the family’s Republican legacy, and that was OK.
New York City
Personality
Exit Interview: Francisco Moya achieved his dream of a soccer stadium in Queens
He has also written legislation to help immigrant students and strengthened New York City’s sanctuary protections.
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